Torque wrenches and caliper bolts

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Not doubting you, or your manual, and maybe I'm thinking of different caliper bolts than you, but 120ft-lb. seems WAY excessive. The caliper bolts are 7/16" if we're on the same page, and a 7/16" bolt (depending on grade and type) shouldn't ever be over 80ft-lbs. (60ft-lbs. lubricated) unless they are some special alloy (which I doubt). I would bet they are Grade 5 or so, and would torque to even less.

I just installed new Wilwood calipers on my truck, and I believe the instructions say 35ft-lbs. or so (I don't ever actually torque mine). The instructions also specifically stated to NOT lubricate the threads.

You should be able to pick them up on the Help rack at you local parts store, and I know CarQuest (others too I'm sure) usually stocks them boxed up in the back somewhere too.